Frozen Whole Goat Carcass from China
An entire goat carcass, frozen solid for preservation, typically weighing 20-40 kg, used by butchers or for large-scale cooking. Classified under HTS 0204.50.00.00? Wait, no—hierarchy confirms 0204.50 is specifically meat of goats, but full hierarchy note: actually 0204.50 is fresh/chilled/frozen goat meat generally, but precise sub is for goats; standard is 0204.50 for all states unless specified.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS veterinary permit and ensure facility is USDA-approved for frozen meat imports
• Include full container weight in dutiable value per US note for airtight or frozen products